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PEOPLES PRESS
Joyfully Defiant for the Sake of a Just World
A congregation of the United Church of Christ,
the Alliance of Baptists & the American Baptist Churches
Dear Friends
St. Augustine of Hippo once proclaimed that "We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our hymn of praise!"
So, what does it mean to live as Easter people? It means we live as a people, all parts of Christ's Body no matter who we are or where we are on life's journey working together toward a single purpose: love.
The power of Christ's resurrection calls us to become his hands, feet, voice, and love in this world. Jesus makes himself known outside of us as well in the people we meet along our own journey. Richard Rohr states "When we can see the image of God where we don't want to see the image of God we begin to see with eyes not our own."
Each year, compelled by our Easter faith, we share that same love with God's children both near and far. Our yearly, generous gifts to Peoples Church of Flint's Easter offering provide hope -and much needed help to people who are feeling hopeless about their future. This Easter Sunday, March 31st is no different.
Part of our Easter offering this year will go towards our 503 Building Fund which will allow us to make necessary repairs to continue our extravagant welcome to all who come through our door no matter who you are on life's journey. The second part of the offering will go to our discretionary fund which allows Pastor Matthew to meet the needs of the community outside of the four walls of our building.
To make your gift, you can write a check to "Peoples Church" with the memo line "Easter offering" or you can give online at the church's website (www.peopleschurchofflint.org) by clicking "Donate" and choosing the Easter Offering drop-down.
With the hope of new life and rebirth that Easter proclaims in our lives, we get to proclaim love lives in the lives of our neighbors both near and far! Let us always serve with love.
Christ is Risen!
Rev. Matthew Hogue-Smith, Senior Minister
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